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Travel services : intermediate / 3G Elearning, FZ, LLC,

Material type: TextTextUAE : 3G Elearning, FZ, LLC, c2016Description: vi, 302 pages : color illustrationsISBN:
  • 9789351159377
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • G 154  .T697 2016
Summary: Travel Services: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Travel Service may refer to a travel agency, governmental agencies, specific travel agencies, airlines and bus operators. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality Industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements. ABOUT THIS BOOK The information in this book covers basic to core competencies that a person must achieve to manage the travelers request for pre to post trips. It issues necessary travel documents and arranges reservations for travel related services. ABOUT THE TRAVEL SERVICES INDUSTRY The travel and tourism industry has emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors globally. Its contribution to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment has increased significantly. Increasingly, travel and tourism is emerging as an important category of services exports worldwide. With increasing tourist inflows over the past few years, it is a significant contributor to economy as well. Rising income levels and changing lifestyles, development of diverse tourism offerings and policy and regulatory support by the government bodies are playing a pivotal role in shaping the travel and tourism sector. However, the sector is facing challenges such as lack of good quality tourism infrastructure, global concerns regarding health and safety of tourists, disparate passenger/road tax structures across various states and shortfall of adequately trained and skilled manpower. While several plans and programs have already been devised for tackling these challenges, successful implementation would be critical to accelerate growth. Concerted efforts by all stakeholders such as the central and state governments, private sector and the community at large are pertinent for sustainable development and maintenance of the travel and tourism sector in the country. --Preface of the book.
List(s) this item appears in: SPST121_TOURISM PROMOTION SERVICES 2 | SSPT122_TOUR GUIDING SERVICES 1 | STPS111_TOURISM AND PROMOTION SERVICES (NCII)
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Includes index.

Travel Services: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Travel Service may refer to a travel agency, governmental agencies, specific travel agencies, airlines and bus operators. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in Travel and Tourism or Hospitality Industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements. ABOUT THIS BOOK The information in this book covers basic to core competencies that a person must achieve to manage the travelers request for pre to post trips. It issues necessary travel documents and arranges reservations for travel related services. ABOUT THE TRAVEL SERVICES INDUSTRY The travel and tourism industry has emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors globally. Its contribution to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment has increased significantly. Increasingly, travel and tourism is emerging as an important category of services exports worldwide. With increasing tourist inflows over the past few years, it is a significant contributor to economy as well. Rising income levels and changing lifestyles, development of diverse tourism offerings and policy and regulatory support by the government bodies are playing a pivotal role in shaping the travel and tourism sector. However, the sector is facing challenges such as lack of good quality tourism infrastructure, global concerns regarding health and safety of tourists, disparate passenger/road tax structures across various states and shortfall of adequately trained and skilled manpower. While several plans and programs have already been devised for tackling these challenges, successful implementation would be critical to accelerate growth. Concerted efforts by all stakeholders such as the central and state governments, private sector and the community at large are pertinent for sustainable development and maintenance of the travel and tourism sector in the country. --Preface of the book.

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